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19610307 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes I. I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MARCH 7, 1961 AT TWO O'CLOCK P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALl. LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE t VERNON, CALIFORNIA. COUNCIL PRESENT: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Paxon COUNCIL ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. J. Furlong. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Paxon, that minutes of the meeting of February 21, 1961 be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried. The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for opening of bids received for furnishing and installing radio communi- cation system for the City of Vernon, in accordance with Contract No. 252. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the Clerk be instructed to open and read the bids submitted. Motion carried. The Clerk opened and read the following bid: Motorola Communications and Electronics Inc. $ 19,881.80 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that bid received for furnishing and installation radio communication system for the City of Vernon, in accordance with Contract No. 252, be referred to the Engineering Departmentsand the City Attorney for checking and report. Motion carried. Communication from Mason, Muntz & Associates, dated February 14, 1961, advising that they have made a final inspection of Fire Station No. 3 and have found that all of the necessary corrections have been made to same and that the building is now in accordance with the plans and specifications and the project is now acceptable to them, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) (Laid over at meeting held 2/21/61) Resolution No. 2419 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon accepting the construction of Fire Station No.3, in acc.ordance with Specifications No. 229 heretofore approved by the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that Resolution No. 2419 be approved and adopted. MOtion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg Noes: Poxon Absent: None Communication from R. H. King, Superintendent, Water & Sewer Systems, dated February 28, 1961, submitting Contract No. 253 for the construction of an elevated water tank behind Fire Station No.3, and recommending that said contract be approved and that authority be granted to advertise for bids, was read. -2- 3/7/61 I Resolution No. 2416 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving Contract No. 253 for the construction of a 750,000 gallon elevated water tank,and determining the general prevailing rate of per diem wages, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that Resolution No. 2416 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Paxon Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 2417 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon directing the giving of notice inviting sealed proposals or bids for the construction of a 750,000 gallon elevated water tarn<, in accordance with Contract No. 253 of the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that Resolution No. 2417 be approved and adopted. MOtion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon Noes: None Absent: None Attorney Henry Himmelfarb again appeared before the City Council with reference to the proposal of his unnamed client to build a motel, health club, restaurant and bar on property located at the northeast corner of Ayers Avenue and Bandini Boulevard. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the Administrative Officer be instructed to make a report to the City Council on all phases of this matter after full investigation and after consultation with the City Attorney. Motion carried. Memorandum from John B. MOore, Administrative Officer, dated February 14, 1961, to all members of the City Council and Department Heads, summarizing the comments received on first draft of memorandum outlining procedure on approach to land use, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that memo- randum from the Administrative Officer, dated February 14, 1961, be received and filed; and that no land use consultant be hired or appointed at this time. MOtion carried. I Communication from Bethlehem Steel Company requesting a license to conduct a business of fabricating and placing steel reinforcement bars and related products at 5400 Alcoa Ave., was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Bethlehem Steel Company be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Ben Campion requesting a peddler's license to sell emergency lanterns to business houses in the City of Vernon, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the request of Ben Campion be referred to the Police Department with power to act; and that the Police Chief be instructed to obtain copies of ordinances from some of the surrounding communities with reference to regulating peddling and soliciting for perusal of the City Attorney. MOtion carried. -3- 3/7/61 Communication from Columbia Paper Company requesting a license to conduct a business of distributing printing papers, envelopes, etc., at 4611 Pacific Blvd., was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the request of Columbia Paper Company be approved and license granted. Motion carried. I Communication from Delmonico International requesting a license to conduct a business of wholesale distribution of radios, televisions and record players, and service thereof, at 5015 Hampton Street, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that the request of Delmonico International be approved and license granted. Motion carried. Communication from Vincent J. Young, Executive Officer, Area liE:! Civil Defense Office, dated February 23, 1961, advising of the excellent Civil Defense Training facility located at Alameda, California, which is conducted under the auspice of the Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that communi- cation from Vincent J. Young, Executive Officer, Area "E" Civil Defense Office, dated February 23, 1961, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from the Los Angeles County Chapter, Engineers and Architects Association, dated February 27, 1961, urging the City to support the proposed motor vehicle in-lieu tax increase of one per cent needed to finance local city-county street and highway construction and maintenance, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that communication from the Los Angeles County Chapter, Engineers and Architects Association, dated February 27, 1961, be received and filed. Motion carried. ; I Communication from the City of Downey, dated March 1, 1961, transmitting a copy of a resolution opposing Assembly Bill No. 267, was read. (Copy to each member of the City Council) It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that communi- cation from the City of Downey, dated March 1, 1961, together with copy of resolution, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from Southern California Edison Company, dated February 27, 1961, submitting franchise reports on City of Vernon Ordinances Nos. 503, 504 and 611, and on Los Angeles County Franchise Ordinance No. 7062 for territory included in the Bandini No.1 and No.2 and Riverside No.2 annexations, all for the period ending December 31, 1960, together with check in the amount of $2,792.42 representing $605.67 due under Ordinances Nos. 503 and 611, $1,829.16 due under Ordinance No. 504, and $357.59 due under Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 7062, was read. I I -4- 3/7/61 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that communi- cation from Southern California Edison Company, dated February 27, 1961, together with franchise reports, be referred to the Consulting Electrical Engineer for verification of the amount received and to the City Attorney for checking the legal portion of said documents. Motion carried. Report of Health Department activities for the month of January, 1961, was presented. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the report of Health Department activities be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication, was read, from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated February 27, 1961, recommending that the following personnel be advanced in grade as listed, effective March 16, 1961: Leah M. Dufau from Policewoman Grade 5 to Grade 4 T. L. Miller from Policeman Grade 3 to Grade 2 It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, dated February 27, 1961, be approved. Motion carried. Communication from the Engineering Departments, dated February 27, 1961, advising that Mr. Jack R. Stevens, Engineering Aide II, Step 2, has resigned because of illness in his family, and recommending that his resignation be accepted effective February 2lJ, 1961, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the resignation of Mr. Jack R. Stevens, Engineering Aide II, Step 2, be accepted effective February 24, 1961. Motion carried. Communication from W. H. Keltner, Civil Engineering Assistant, dated February 24, 1961, requesting that he be allowed the sum of $48.10 from the Education and Training Budget appropri- ation for the Spring Semester, 1961, University Extension, University of California, together with recommendation for approval from the Engineering Departments, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the recommendation of the Engineering Departments be approved and authority granted to issue warrant to W. H. Keltner in the amount of $48.10. Motion carried. Communication from the City of Glendora, dated March 1, 1961, transmitting a copy of Resolution No. 61-15 to the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County urging the enactment of a county lot split ordinance, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that communication from the City of Glendora, dated March 1, 1961, together with copy of Resolution No. 61-15, be received and filed. Motion carried. Report of Police Department activities for the period February 16 - 28, 1961 inclusive, was presented. I I -5- 3/7/61 It was moved by ~~lburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the report of Police Department activities be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from J. W. Williams, Civil Engineering Assistant, requesting that he be allowed the sum of $39.94 from the Education and Training Budget appropriation for the Spring Semester, 1961, University Extension, University of California, together with recommendation for approval from the Engineering Departments, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the recommendation of the Engineering Departments be approved and authority granted to issue warrant to J. W. Williams in the amount of $39.94. Motion carried. Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, dated March 3, 1961, recommending that lease agreement between the City of Vernon and Motor Sgt. George W. Walter for one 1956 Harley- Davidson motorcycle, Engine No. FL1447, be terminated as of March 7, 1901, and recommending that new lease agreement, as submitted, between the City of Vernon and Motor Sgt. George W. Walter for one 1960 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, Engine No. 60FLH2990, be approved effective March 7, 1961, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the recommendations of the Police Chief be approved and that new lease agreement be executed by the City of Vernon. Motion carried. Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, dated March 3, 1961, advising that it was necessary to terminate the services of student fireman Paul R. Stangeland, effective at the close of business on February 28, 1961, was read. It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Poxon, that the action taken by the Fire Chief be approved. MOtion carried. Communication from the Los Angeles County Board of Super- visors, dated March 3, 1961, advising that at its meeting of February 28, 1961, the Board adopted an order continuing for two weeks the discussion of the proposed reorganization of Municipal Courts from 23 to 9 districts, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that communi- cation from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, dated March 3, 1961, be received and filed. Motion carried. Copy of Resolution No. 7117 of the City of Montebello opposing the adoption of Assembly Bill No. 127 by the legislature of the State of California, was read. It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that copy of Resolution No. 7117 of the City of Montebel1o be received and filed. Motion carried. Resolution No. 2420 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon opposing Assembly Bill 127, was read. I I -6- 3/7/61 It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that Resolution No. 2420 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon Noes: None Absent: None Communication from Milo Dellman, Secretary, dated March 3, 1961, transmitting a sample resolution for officially requesting membership in the JlIndependent Cities of Los Angeles Countyl', was read. Jiesolution No. 2422 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, California, officially requesting membership in the "Independent Cities of Los Angeles County", was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that Resolution No. 2422 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon Noes: None Absent: None Communication from The Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission, dated March 3, 1961, advising that Packers Investment Co. (King Meat Packing Co.) 3349 Packers Avenue, has applied for a Special Permit in order to establish, operate and maintain a fat processing plant for the production of high grade edible protein and pure animal fat, on property located at the northerly side of East Packers Avenue, about 350 feet west of its intersection with South Downey Road, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that communi- cation from The Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission, dated March 3, 1961, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communication from the Los Angeles County Boundary Commission, dated March 1, 1961, advising that a proposal has been filed with the Secretary of the County Boundary Commission for the annexation of territory described as 11Rancho San Antonio Annexation No. 5:1 and tt Rancho San Antonio Annexation No.6" to the City of Bell, was read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that communi- cation from the Los Angeles County Boundary Commission, dated March 1, 1961, be received and filed. Motion carried. Communications from C. E. Nemethi, M.D., Health Officer, dated March 3, 1961, requesting that he and R. S. Stone, Director of Sanitation, be authorized to attend the Statewide meeting of Directors of Sanitation at Pacific Grove, California, from April 18 to April 20, 1961, with an expense allowance of $106.95 each, 't'l7as read. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the request of the Health Officer be approved and authority granted to issue warrants to C. E. Nemethi, M.D. and R. S. Stone in the amount of $106.95 each. Motion carried. Resolution No. 2418 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving master agreement for expenditure of funds allocated from the State highway fund to cities, was read. -7- 3/7/61 It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that Resolution No. 2418 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon Noe s : None Absent: None A general discussion was held with reference to the status of zoning in new annexations and older portions of the City. I It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that the City Engineer be authorized and instructed to prepare a map outlining desired zones after consultation with all department heads; that Mayor Furlong and Councilman Malburg be appointed as a committee of the council to review the map upon completion; and that thereafter Mr. Royal M. Sorensen of the law firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, be engaged to draft an interim zoning ordinance for presentation to the City Council at the earliest date possible, with the assistance of the City Attorney and such other departments as may be needed in its preparation. Motion carried. The following excavation applications, all having approval of the Engineering Department, were presented: Application 23543 - The Pacific Tel & Tel Co. to place buried cable in wls Soto St. from WPL to 12 ft. Elo WPL Soto, 654, ft. 5/0 SPL E. 26th St. Application 23544, - Angelus Sanitary Can Mfg. Co. to construct curb and sidewalk, curb drain and new conc. driveway in Els Pacific slo 4,9th St. Application 23545 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to test for gas leakage in Vernon Ave. from Santa Fe Ave. to Soto St. Application 23546 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to test for gas leakage in 26th St. from Santa Fe Ave. to Minerva St. Application 2354,7 - I Application 23548 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to replace one pole in Nls Bandini w/o Bonnie Beach Pl. So. Calif. Edison Co. to install 2 poles, replace 4 poles and remove 1 pole in Sis Slauson Ave. btw. Downey Ave. & Boyle Ave.; wls Alcoa Ave. slo Slauson Ave. Application 23549 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install 6 poles and 1 anchor in Sis 46th St. btw. Boyle Ave. & Alcoa Ave. ~ication 23550 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to replace 2 poles in Els Boyle Ave. btw. 50th St. & Leonis Blvd. I I -8- 3/7/61 Application 23551 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to install one pole in Nls Bandini Blvd. w/o Indiana Ave. Application 23552 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to install 26' 20 M and abandon 12' 4il M in N/s 57th St. from 8' to 5' thence s'ly 26' E/W side alley E/o Santa Fe Ave. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Malburg, that excavation applications numbered 23543 to 23552 inclusive be filed and permits granted. Motion carried. The following building applications, all having approval of the Building Engineer, were presented: ~plication 23553 - Redway Transfer Co. to install fire sprinklers at 4200 Charter St. Approximate cost 7,000.00 Application 23554 - Hoffman Bros. Packing Co. Inc. to construct supports for syrup tank on existing roof at 2731 S. Soto St. Approximate cost 3,000.00 Application 23555 - Federal Ice & Cold Storage Co. to construct factory at 4200 District Blvd. Approximate cost 80,000.00 Application 23556 - Griffith Laboratories Inc. to install air conditioning system at 4900 Gifford Ave. Approximate cost 3,000.00 Application 23557 - Robbins Aviation Inc. to construct mezzanine in building at 3817 Santa Fe Ave. Approximate cost 1,600.00 Application 23558 - Robbins Aviation Inc. to install sand trap and connect to existing house sewer at 3817 Santa Fe Ave. Approximate cost 75.00 Application 23559 - Excel Mineral Co. to demolish building at 3451 E. 26th St. Approximate cost Application 23560 - Steel Services Co. to construct ware- house at 5637 District Blvd. Approximate cost 8,000.00 Ap~lication 23561 - U.S. Growers Cold Storage, Inc. to enclose area within existing plant at 3261 E. 44th St. Approximate cost 1,500.00 Application 23562 - Wilkins Regulator Co. to construct Type IV building at 2031 E. 27th St. Approximate cost 5,000.00 -9- 3/7/61 Application 23553 - Wilkins Regulator Co. to install plumbing facilities at 2031 E. 27th St. Approximate cost 900.00 I Application 23564 - Tidewater Oil Co. to construct service station at 2800 Santa Fe Ave. Approximate cost 7,000.00 Application 23565 - Lipsett Steel Products Inc. to install air conditioning equipment at 5950 Boyle Ave. Approximate cost 4,900.00 APplication 23566 - Theo. Hamm Brewing Co. to install sprinkler system at 2080 E. 4.9th St. Approximate cost 8,000.00 Application 23567 - Wesco Merchandise Co. to install plumbing facilities at 4430 Ayers Ave. Approximate cost 25,000.00 ~plication 23568 - Western Concrete and Equipment Co. to install gas line at 4221 Bandini Blvd. Approximate cost 400.00 Application 23569 - Paradise Mfg. Co. to install plumbing facilities at 2840 E. 26th St. Approximate cost 4,600.00 Application 23570 - Angelus Sanitary install plumbing Pacific Blvd. Approximate cost Can Machinery Co. to facilities at 4900 6,000.00 Application 23571 - Clorox Chemical Co. to construct lunch- room area at 4333 Bandini Blvd. Approximate cost 3,000.00 ~plication 23572 - Ideal Spring Co. to construct warehouse addition at 5410 Alcoa Ave. Approximate cost 6,000.00 Application 23573 - Wm. P. Neil Co. Ltd. to demolish miscel- laneous buildings at 2922 Sunol Dr. Approximate cost Application 23574 - Orendorff Equipment Co. to remodel interior of building at 4810 Boyle Ave. Approximate cost 4,000.00 Application 23575 - Pantasote Co. of Calif. to install sprinkler system at 4703 Corona Ave. Approximate cost 6,000.00 Application 23576 - Baker Commodities Inc. to install two underground storage tanks at 4020 Bandini Blvd. Approximate cost 1,000.00 I I -10- 3/7/61 Application 23577 - Southwestern Engineering Co. to install sump for paint spray booth at 4501 Santa Fe Ave. Approximate cost 425.00 Al>P1ication 23578 - Saul Barret, Inc. to remodel interior of building at 1823 E. 27th St. Approximate cost 450.00 Application 23579 - Pacific Cold Storage Inc. to construct offices at 2851 E. 44th St. Approximate cost 7,000.00 Application 23580 - Los Angeles City Express, Inc.. to demolish three wood frame buildings at 2.300 E. 48th St. Approximate cost It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that building applications numbered 23553 to 23580 inclusive be filed and permi.ts granted. Motion carried. ItwarrantRegister No. 8811 covering claims and demands presented during. the period February 16 to 28, which includes Demands Nos. .4.686 to 4-859 (both inclusive), drawn on the California Bank, totaling $88,121.32 (accounting period March, 1961), was examined and audited. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that "Warrant Register No. 88" be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 4.686 to 4859 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, poxon Noes: None Absent: None "Payroll Warrant Register No.44tt covering payroll for the period February 1 to 28, which includes Demands Nos. 415 to 427 (both inclusive), drawn on the Citizens National Bank, totaling $164,472.39 (accounting period February, 1961), was examined and audited. It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Anderson, that "Payroll Warrant Register No. 88".be approved and payment authorized for Demands Nos. 415 to 427 (both inclusive), with no exceptions. Motion carried. Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mail liard , Malburg, poxon Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Anderson, that the meeting adjourn until Monday, March 20, 1961, at 2 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 o'clock p.m. ~ F.'A.~"Z~e~~~:CitY Cl~rk y -.182 " . ; J . " ~ \. . .Jl, .. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING State of California ) County of Los Angeles) City of Vernon ) ss. I, F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 8th day of March, 1961, at 9:15 o'clock a.m., post Order of Adjournment of Meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon, copy attached hereto, at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at which said meeting of March 7, 1961 was held. Signed this 8th day of March, 1961. ~ F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8th day of March, 1961. .. ~/;;; 0'! ~ /' / L R. BUR<[(~d). 'y/',Y i~dt/ Notary Public in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California. My Commission Expires March 24, 19tH I I ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON I hereby certify that a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon, held March 7, 1961, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, was adjourned by order of the City Council (quorum present) until Monday, March 20, 1961, at 2 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California. F. A. Ziemer, City Clerk ,...,f:) "' t"""